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CQ-DFX883U

Example: disc number 10

1 Press .

2 Press [1] [0].

3 Press [BAND].

[ ]

Note:

≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular

mode.

CQ-DFX883U

CD Changer Control

CD Changer Mode

(When a CD changer is connected and a

magazine is in the changer.)

Press [SOURCE] to change to CD changer

mode.

Playback starts automatically.

Note:

Load a magazine with

CDs.

Magazine is ejected in

the CD changer mode.

Disc Selection

["]: Next disc.

[#]: Previous disc.

CD changer mode display

Lights when the changer is connected.

Track Selection

[9]: Next track.

[:]: Beginning of the current track.

For the previous track, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold.

[9] (5): Fast forward.

[:] (6): Fast reverse.

Release to resume the regular play.

[SOURCE]

[BAND]

(changer 1/2)

(set)

[0] to [9]

(disc number)

[5] (scan play)

[DISP] (display)

Car Audio

SOURCE

MUTE

POWER

RAND

VOL

312

DISPBAND

REP

SET

SEL

SCAN

NUMBER

[6] [5]

(track)

["] [#] (disc)

[ ] (number)

Press [DISP] (display).

Disc/track number (default)

Playing time

Clock display

CD changer functions are designed for optional

Panasonic CD changer unit.

Preparation:

≥ Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine

(CDs).

Note:

≥ The power will be turned on automatically when

a magazine is loaded.

≥ The following functions are not supported dur-

ing playback through a CD changer.

· CD-ROM, CD-RW playback

· CD text display

· MP3/WMA playback

· Pause

≥ In principle, CD-R disc play is supported but it

does not follow that it will be possible to play all

such discs properly.

Press [5].

The ﬁrst 10 seconds of each track on all discs plays

in sequence.

Press and hold [5] for more than 2 seconds.

From the next disc, the ﬁrst 10 seconds of the ﬁrst

track of all the discs plays in sequence.

Press [5] again to cancel.

Press and hold [5] for more than 2 seconds again

to cancel.

Direct Disc Selection

Scan Play

Disc Scan Play

Display Change

Use the dual changer control unit (CA-CD55; op-

tion) to connect the 2 CD changers to this unit.

(page 59)

Press [BAND].

Using Two Changers

(Dual Changers)

Disc number Track number

lights.

Note:

≥ For details on the Sirius receiver connections,

refer to the separate operating guide for Sirius.

[BAND] (changer 1/2)

Changer 1 (This lights only when the dual

changer control unit is connected.)

[DISP] (display)What is displayed here moves during play.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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CD Changer Control E N G L I S H CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit. 17 Preparation: ≥ Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine (CDs). 1 CD Changer Mode (When a CD changer is connected and a magazine is in the changer.) Press [SOURCE] to change to CD changer mode. Playback starts automatically. Note: Load a magazine with CDs. Magazine is ejected in the CD changer mode. Note: ≥ The power will be turned on automatically when a magazine is loaded.
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CD Changer Control (continued) E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Random Play/Repeat Play 19 20 [MENU] POWER [SEL] (menu) [SET] 1 Menu 2 Submenu Press [MENU] during CD changer playing. 1 Press ["] or [#]. ["] [#] (submenu) ["] [#] (set) 3 Set SOURCE MENU SEL VOL NUMBER MUTE # 1 2 3 RAND SCAN REP 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISP 6 [BAND] (set) BAND ["] [#] (submenu/ set) 5 SET Car Audio Press ["] or [#]. 2 Press [SET].
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Audio Settings E N G L I S H POWER [SEL] (select) 21 1 Select 2 Set Press [SEL]. Turn [VOL]. SOURCE Volume Default: 18 (Press [VOL "] or [VOL #] on the remote control unit.) Select [VOL "]: Increases the volume. [VOL #]: Decreases the volume. Select [VOL "]: Increases the bass. [VOL #]: Decreases the bass. Select [VOL "]: Increases the treble. [VOL #]: Decreases the treble. Select [VOL "]: Right enhanced. [VOL #]: Left enhanced. Select [VOL "]: Front enhanced. [VOL #]: Rear enhanced.
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Picture (Display) Settings [PICTURE] E N G L I S H E N G L I S H [SET] [MENU] 23 24 POWER [SEL] (menu) 1 Menu [%] [$] (menu) 2 Submenu ["] [#] (submenu) ["] [#] (set) 3 Set SOURCE MENU SEL NUMBER MUTE 1 2 3 RAND SCAN REP 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISP 6 [BAND] (set) VOL # BAND 5 SET [%] [$] (menu) ["] [#] (submenu/set) Car Audio 1 Press [MENU]. (Press and hold [MENU] on the remote control unit.) 1 Press ["] or [#]. Press ["] or [#]. 2 Press [SET]. 2 Press [%] or [$].
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Function Settings [FUNCTION] E N G L I S H E N G L I S H [SET] [MENU] 25 26 POWER [SEL] (menu) 1 Menu [%] [$] (menu) 2 Submenu ["] [#] (submenu) ["] [#] (set) 3 Set SOURCE MENU SEL NUMBER MUTE 1 2 3 RAND SCAN REP 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISP 6 [BAND] (set) VOL # BAND 5 SET [%] [$] (menu) ["] [#] (submenu/set) Car Audio 1 Press [MENU]. (Press and hold [MENU] on the remote control unit.) 1 Press ["] or [#]. Press ["] or [#]. 2 Press [SET]. 2 Press [%] or [$]. No sound.
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E N G L I S H Troubleshooting 27 Check and take steps as described in the tables below. Preliminary Steps If You Suspect Something Wrong Immediately switch the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so. Caution: ≥ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or is something wrong.
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Troubleshooting (continued) E N G L I S H ❐ CD/MP3/WMA (continued) 29 Trouble Disc is in the CD compartment but no sound is made, or disc is ejected automatically. (continued) Sound skips, bad sound quality. (e.g. caused by noise) Sound skips due to vibration. ❐ MP3/WMA Cause/Step Trouble A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type is played. ➡Discs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should be used.
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Troubleshooting (continued) E N G L I S H ❐ Sound Setting 31 Trouble No sound from left, right, front or rear speaker. Left and right sounds are reversed in stereo listening. Cause/Step Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side. ➡Adjust balance/fader setting as appropriate. Error Display Messages E N G L I S H ❐ CD/MP3/WMA 32 Display Cables are not correctly connected. ➡Connect the cables correctly. Cause/Step ≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
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Troubleshooting (continued) E N G L I S H Maintenance ❐ CD Changer 33 Display Cause/Step ≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down. ≥ A disc other than a music CD (CD-DA type) is loaded. ➡ Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.) Disc has scratches. ➡ Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.) No operation by some cause. ➡If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
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Installation Guide E N G L I S H ❐ Identify All Leads WARNING 35 This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dangers involved in attempting to install this product. ❐ Installation Hardware No.
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Installation Guide (continued) E N G L I S H Speakers Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram (page 56) for the proper hookups. Follow the diagram carefully to avoid damaging the speakers and the stereo unit. The speakers used must be able to handle more than 50 W of audio power. If using an optional audio amplifier, the speakers should be able to handle the maximum amplifier output power. Speakers with low input ratings can be damaged.
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E N G L I S H Installation Guide (continued) Anti-Theft System Remove the Unit 39 Switch off the power of the unit. This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. The security indicator will blink. the removable face plate. 1 Remove 1 Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate 1 Open. will be opened. Place the Removable Face Plate into Case Contact 2 Push. [OPEN] 3 Pull out. 2 Push the face plate to the left.
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Electrical Connections E N G L I S H Caution: ≥ This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, negative ground battery system. ≥ To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below. ≥ Remove approximately 1⁄4z (5 mm) of protective covering from the ends of the leads before connecting. ≥ Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
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E N G L I S H 43 Electrical Connections (continued) Note: ≥ For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions for the devices connected. ❐ Upgrading the System 1 ❐ Upgrading the System 2 Example combination ≥ CD changer (CX-DP88U, option) ≥ Stereo power amplifier (option) Example combination ≥ CD changer (CX-DP88U, option) ≥ Dual changer control unit (CA-CD55, option) Subwoofer cord S.W-OUT R (red) R (red) 6 Power connector CD changer input cord (White) RCA cord (option) 44 CQ-DFX883U CD.
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E N G L I S H Specifications 45 Power supply: ❐ General Current consumption: Maximum power output: Tone adjustment range: Bass: Treble: Speaker impedance: Preamp output voltage: 12 V DC (11 Vj16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground Less than 2.2 A (CD play mode; 0.